So if batman isn't a bat does that mean superman isn't super?

Answer 1

Batman disguises himself as a bat to bring forth terror to the criminal elements of Gotham because of the primal fear of bats, and that primal fear is what Batman uses as his weapon.

Superman is called that because of his superhuman abilities. And he can still be referred to as a man because of how his anatomy is incredibly similar to ours despite being from another planet. Basically even on Krypton he would be referred to as a man.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Nope.

Answer 4

Superman is super.

There is a supervillain who's name is Man-Bat.

Answer 5

Batman is called BATman because he's a BAT-themed superhero. Superman is called SUPERman because he IS a SUPERman- he's SUPERHUMAN in virtually every physical sense of the word.
Green Lantern isn't really a LANTERN, although he gives up green luminous energy via his ring.

Answer 6

Metaphor.

Answer 7

Well, Superman isn't a "man" he's an alien... and on his own planet, he wouldn't be "super".

Answer 8

"man
noun
1.
an adult human male."

But superman isn't even a human... and if he isn't super...

Answer 9

Yeah

Answer 10

Yes, but wonder woman, truly is wonderous. Gal Gadot is beautiful !